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June 28, 2012

Fourth of July Décor on a Budget

4 crafts for 4 dollars 4 the 4th of July

Oh, Target.
I am drawn to you like a moth to a flame and yet I so often find myself “zapped” when I get to the check-out line and see how much I managed to spend.
So, when I saw that you had some 4th of July themed packages of tissue paper in your $1 bins I rejoiced and may or may not have done a little jig right then and there.
My kids love it when I do that in public!
Of course, as usual, I had absolutely no idea what I was going to do with this awesome deal.
Enter Pinterest.
God bless it…oh, and the U.S.A. too of course! Smile
The first thing I found was this idea from the Under the Sycamore for Tissue Paper Firecrackers.
Tissue Paper Firecrackers
This would be a very easy project for kids to do.
Or a 36 year old woman who has the crafting skills of a kid.
All you need is the tissue paper of your choice, wooden dowels and tape.
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Now, stay with me. This is going to get a little tricky!
Cut the tissue paper into strips.
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Gather the ends together and tape them to the dowel.
Whew! I hope you all can handle the complexities of this craft.
And, if you are really feeling fancy, just go on ahead and cover up the tape by 
wrapping an extra piece of tissue around it. 
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And there you have it!
 My kiddos loved these and my daughter said they actually sound like firecrackers when you wave them around really fast. These are perfect for her because she is still a bit scared of the “real deal”. 
Which means she will be waving these around in the house to her heart’s content while her daddy and brother tap into their inner “pyro” outside.
Tissue Paper Firecrackers
Now, there was still quite a bit of tissue paper left. 
And, what would a craft post be without a wreath, right?
 I spotted one similar to this on the Family Fun Site but realized I would have to make some modifications in order to use the tissue paper.

4th of July Paper Wreath

Here is all you will need for this project.
I used tissue paper but card stock would have totally worked better also suffice.
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Since I didn’t use card stock I had to reinforce the tissue paper using good old printer paper.
I just felt so very “crafty” coming up with my own solution!
I might have also been kicking myself for not making it to the craft store to buy card stock.
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I cut out a circle from a cereal box and as each piece of paper was rolled into a “cone” shape, I attached them to the center of the circle, slightly overlapping as I went.
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The original wreath showed a silver star in the middle made out of aluminum foil.
I attempted one but it ended up looking like something my daughter brought home 
from Sunday School last Christmas.
So, I went with a red star instead and feel like it looks just slightly more patriotic!
4th of July Paper Wreath
Of course, there was STILL more tissue paper left and I was determined to make the most of it so I decided to make a Tissue Paper Ball.
Tissue Paper Ball Topiary
Only problem was that I didn’t have one of those round foam balls on hand.
So, I did what any self-respecting non-crafter would do.
I went out to the garage and dug around in the bin of old toys and sports stuff until I found the saddest looking small soccer ball I could find and decided it was ready to start a new life as a topiary!
If soccer balls could feel shame, this one would be hanging it’s head.
From gliding over the green blades of grass to being dolled up with tissue paper.
Oh, the humanity!
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But the fall from grace was short because pretty soon this soccer ball was perking up as it had those little scraps of wadded up tissue paper hot glued on one by one.
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And now it stands proudly as a Tissue Paper Ball Topiary!
Tissue Paper Ball Topiary
I finally decided to give the tissue paper a rest and my final craft only involved a package of small flags ($2) and inexpensive glass hurricanes which I already had on hand.
I found this project at Sweet Something Designs and it couldn’t possibly be easier.
I removed the flag from the stick and using mod podge, attached it to the hurricane.
The only tricky part is, as much as possible, trying to avoid getting the mod podge on the glass.
I found, though, that once it had dried it was easy to clean off the glass using a scrubby sponge.

Mod Podge Flag Hurricane

So, there you have it!
$2 for two packs of tissue paper
$2 for a package of flags
Everything else from around my home

4 crafts for 4 dollars 4 the 4th of July

I am getting so excited for the 4th of July!
How about you? How are you preparing to celebrate Independence Day?
I’m so glad you took the time to stop by and visit us at the Fence today!

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  1. Kristin says

    June 27, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    You did a wonderful decorating job on a budget!

    Reply
  2. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    June 27, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Y’all are so smart. Love that ball topiary. Clever clever.

    Reply
  3. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Great craft ideas, Vanessa! I’ll bet the kids love all these!

    Reply
  4. Cynthia says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Great stuff. I love the paper in the tinn flower bucket. Just great.

    Reply
  5. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    How fun and cute is this. Love the pinwheel. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  6. Maury Kilgo says

    June 27, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    so cute! I love all the fun crafts. My niece would LOVE the firecrackers.

    Reply
  7. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    June 27, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Vanessa these ideas are super creative and super cute! I love them all!!

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  8. Kelly says

    June 27, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Those are some of the cutest ideas! They would really be great if you’re having a 4th of July party out on your back porch. Cute table centerpieces could be made and wall or door decorations. Love those! Thanks for sharing. I can’t believe that July 4th is almost here!

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  9. Ann from On Sutton Place says

    June 27, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Oh my gosh aren’t you the craft queen? Love them all!

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  10. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    June 27, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Hey ladies – those tissue paper firecrackers are the cutest. Perfect for a small town parade! Each year we go to the tiny town of Christmas Valley in Oregon for their “big-city-like” fireworks show. Have you ever been Vanessa?

    Reply
  11. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Not sure what I love the most … the super creative crafts … the fact that you gave that sad soccer ball a new purpose in life and reason to hold his little head high … the fact that you escaped Target with only shelling out $4 and change …

    Oh, I know what I love the most. The post. As in the writing. Such a great voice and such a joy to read each and every word …

    🙂

    Linda

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  12. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    These are fabulous!!!! hmmm…maybe I should start some crafting 🙂
    XO
    Kristin

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  13. Tammy Partin Spangler says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Such fun and inexpensive ideas! Thanks for sharing! ~Tammy

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  14. Gina says

    June 27, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Thanks for sharing these fun ideas! I saw that anchor tissue paper at Target & couldn’t think of anything to do with it. Looks like I need another trip to Target now! lol

    Reply
  15. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    June 27, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    What wonderful creative projects!…Love the price too!….Now, that soccer ball topiary it the greatest!…It truly makes me smile!!
    Happy 4th!!

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  16. Ginny says

    June 27, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Thanks a lot! I was NOT going to craft today but do some much needed chores that needed to be done…then you come along with those darling decorations that I MUST NEED to do today! Lol…love them!

    Reply
  17. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    June 27, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    oh, my gosh, i have about 10 “dead” soccer balls in my yard/garage… I see a topiary in my future!!
    Loved meeting and hanging with you girls at Haven — xo Heidi

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  18. Budget Design Girl says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Hey, that’s a whole lotta bang for your buck! (Firework pun intended! Yes. I am a huge goober!)

    I love all of the craft ideas! You ladies are so clever!

    It was so great to meet you both at Haven! You are both sweet, fun, and funny!! 🙂

    xo-Lisa

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  19. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    You’re a Rock Star! I think these are so cute — that soccer ball topiary is the best!! I too have to put on blinders when I go to Target — that Dollar Spot was the best marketing tool they ever came up with — gets me every time!

    Reply
  20. It's All Connected says

    June 27, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    I’m pretty sure I have some red and white tissue paper around here and Canada Day comes on the first of July. Thanks for the ideas and I’m pinning this. ~ maureen

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  21. Honey at 2805 says

    June 27, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Terrific patriotic crafts! I’ve miss you gals and I have finally returned from an extended blog break. I pan to have Potpourri Friday this week and hope you will be there!

    Reply
  22. Renee @ Rustic Crafts & Chic Decor says

    June 28, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    What a great post! I just love these ideas 🙂

    Reply
  23. Victoria Mische | YourChairCovers says

    June 28, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    You did a great job, as always! Thank you for always sharing your ideas and I am so blessed to know you thru this blog.

    Reply
  24. Welcome to says

    June 28, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    Oh my you never cease to AMAZE me with your creativity! It was such a honor to have met you and Heather at Haven! I wish we could have talked more, but hopefully next year. Wonderful ideas and I’m looking forward to the 4th as well. Might have to use some f your ideas.

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  25. Connie says

    June 27, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Love this project! Have you linked it up with me yet at Wow Us Wednesday?

    Reply
  26. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    June 28, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Such great ideas. And just to be sure I got it … I cut the tissue paper into strips and THEN tape to the dowel? 😉

    Reply
  27. Kelly Rowe says

    June 28, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    FABULOUS ladies 🙂 Cute and affordable! Woot!!!

    Reply
  28. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says

    June 28, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    How brilliant! So simple but so festive. I hope you’ll add this to my Patriotic Project Parade. I would love to see them there.

    https://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/06/patriotic-project-parade-linky-party.html

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  29. Honey at 2805 says

    June 28, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Thanks for sharing your creativity at Potpourri Friday!

    Reply
  30. Sarah says

    June 29, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Well, I’m heading out to Target tomorrow. These are darling ideas.

    Reply
  31. Eclectically Vintage says

    June 29, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Love the topiary!! Is that Wilson I recognize under all that tissue paper?!

    I always break out my moves in public – while my kids run away in horror! But what’s a mom for if not to embarrass her kids in public.
    Kelly

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  32. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    June 29, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    These all look fabulous! We will be featuring these today on our Patriotic Round-Up!

    Take care,

    Trish

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  33. debra says

    June 29, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    These are cute, about my speed ( not too crafty, plus would want something easy for the grandkids ) but best of all you are funny….poor soccer ball, ha ha
    Talk about “repurposing ” 🙂

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  34. Christa @ Controlling Craziness says

    June 30, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Love this idea. I’ve featured it on my blog with other patriotic ideas here: https://controllingcraziness.blogspot.com/2012/06/inspiration-for-weekend-25-4th-of-july.html

    Reply
  35. June says

    July 2, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    How clever you are, Vanessa! Thanks for sharing these inexpensive ideas!

    Reply
  36. Daune | Cottage in the Oaks says

    July 2, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    So fun….I’m just proud to know ya! 😉

    Reply
  37. Maria Kitching says

    July 3, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Seen this at lines across my face, they’re fab.

    Reply
  38. Peggy says

    July 3, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    I love this so much, I’ve featured you here https://diycraftyprojects.com/2012/06/50-happy-4th-of-july-craft-ideas-diycraftyprojects-com.html . Please stop by when you get a chance & grab a “I’ve been featured” button from the side bar. You can put it in this post, side bar or both. Thanks so much 🙂

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  39. JaneEllen says

    June 2, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    What fun crafts to make for July 4th. and maybe even Memorial Day. Love projects that are fun, cute, inexpensive to make. Had to save them so I can print when I get some more ink cartridges. Those darn things run out way too quickly. Never can understand how in heck ink can be so blasted expensive, they’ve got us by the short hairs. Sure glad I found your post. Great blog.

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  40. Valeria De Seemann says

    July 4, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Wow, I loved the way you used those papers. I think the anchors one is a great detail.

    Have a great 4th of July, girls 🙂

    Reply

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I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consumin I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consuming seasonal decorating. When I think back on the years where I would feel all of the pressure to come up with something fresh and creative I’m seriously embarrassed. Truly. Because it was such a waste. A waste of my time, my energy, my resources. Something clicked with me a few years ago. I was just done. I needed to simplify. I needed to not spend an obscene amount of time looking at fireplace mantels on Pinterest and trying to figure out how to make mine look amazing. I needed to put it all in the proper place in my heart and my mind. Which meant, it had to go waaaaayyyy down on the priority list. So far down it almost wasn’t on it. And I needed to confess to the Lord that I had allowed it to become an idol. 

Yes, I want to have a home that I enjoy. Yes, I love pretty things. But something really amazing happened when I finally released it all. When I decided to not give into the pressure and panic I would feel when I would scroll through my Instagram feed. When I just laid it all down and said…enough. There was this incredible irony in it. Because, the less time I took to decorate my home for each season, the more I found myself loving the results. I think that all along I had just been getting in my own way. It’s really taken a lot of time and prayer for me to finally be at a place where even though I still struggle with insecurities and I still have doubts from time to time, I’m becoming increasingly more confident in who God created me to be. And, just like my home, I’m finding that as I relax into myself, letting go of the comparisons and the pressure, the more I can actually lean into the calling He has placed on my life. 🍂

Leave a comment if you can relate! 

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking
“As the alluring song of September begins to whi “As the alluring song of September begins to whisper in my ear, my passionate spirit yearns for the splendor of its promise.” (Peggy Toney Horton)

Happy September dear friends! While I’m not quite ready to let go of summer and I plan to make the most out of the lingering, warm days, I’ll admit to starting to think about my fall decor this year. And one way to get inspired is to take a look back at previous years. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the ways I’ve welcomed Autumn to my home! 🍂

#september #falldecorating #falldecor #falldecoratingideas #wearethehomemakers
Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning the corner and getting closer to fall but I’m not quite ready to let summer go. So I’ll just be over here continuing to whip up some super simple summer meals for my family that frankly can be enjoyed in any season. These shrimp rolls I made the other night were definitely a hit and would be great for any of your upcoming holiday weekend gatherings!

Shrimp Rolls 🍤

Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
Hoagie Rolls
Softened butter

Directions: Gently pat the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Roughly chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, squeeze half of lemon and stir to combine before adding in the scallions, dill and parsley. Stir to combine and then add the additional seasonings. Spread butter on hoagie rolls and toast in the oven until lightly browned. Pile on the shrimp mixture and enjoy! 

#shrimproll #foodie #weeknightdinner #easydinner #seafoodlover
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I think about how often we try to do right by people, to be respectful and courteous. To be thoughtful and considerate. And it’s not reciprocated. How its starting to seem more and more like people have just given up on those seemingly small niceties. And my soul just feels heavy. Because I feel like so much of what used to be common courtesy is not so common anymore. Drivers on the roads are angrier and more reckless than ever before. Red lights being run are an everyday occurrence around town. On our recent family vacation, I heard more people using the F word out in public than ever before even while around children. Where are manners? Where is kindness? I'm finding myself being surprised when someone is thoughtful because it seems like a rarity. And that's just all on a micro, local level. Don't even get me started on the insanity in our world/culture. After I returned from grocery shopping (which can also be soul crushing), I found myself desperate for a reminder of the truth. 

*Part 2 continued in the comments.*
How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully grasp our strengths or our weaknesses until we are put to the test? Little did I know how much I would love my role as a wife, mother and homemaker until I became one. And that in my endeavor to do those roles to the best of my ability, it would bring to the forefront gifts and talents and blessings that I use outside of these walls.

As I water others, I’m watered too because it brings such joy to care for those around me. But it can also make me see more clearly the areas in which I’m lacking and be a very humbling reminder of how much I still need to grow and learn.

Proverbs 11:25 says, “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched and one who waters will himself be watered.”

Have you done any ‘watering’ of others this week? How has it blessed and ‘watered’ you in return?
“Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you “Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you make.” Statements like this from my kids fill me with so much joy and such a sense of assurance that my role as the maker of this home is one that makes an impact on them in both big and small ways. It’s not just sheet pan shrimp boil. 

It’s nourishment
It’s time together around the table
It’s laughing as we try to get the butter sauce out of the pan
It’s a memory
It’s an imprint on their lives 

The ordinary act of making a meal becomes EXTRAordinary. And I try to keep that in mind as I do this task day in and day out, year after year. 

***

Ingredients: 
1 pound baby red or yellow potatoes
Green beans or corn (4 ears cut in half) whichever you prefer
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt and pinch of black pepper 
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
Crusty bread for dipping 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Put potatoes, shrimp, sausage and green beans or corn on baking sheet. Pour butter over top. Sprinkle with old bay seasoning and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Bake for about 12 minutes or until shrimp is pink. 

#shrimpboil #sheetpandinner #sheetpanmeals #homemaking
Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and lig Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and light cocktails! My husband is my own built in bartender and he put this together the other night. 

2 jiggers of gin (you could also use vodka) 
*you should do a jig when using a jigger 😉*
Crushed ice 
Grapefruit tonic 
Squirt of lime 
Sprig of mint 

Easy and so refreshing!! ☀️

#cocktails #summercocktails
There is something magical about the late summer e There is something magical about the late summer evenings. Maybe it’s because we have a greater sense of the fact that these long days are slowly shortening and we want to savor them as much as we can. I know I intend to do just that. 

I hope you’re having a wonderful August so far dear friends!
Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our hou Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our house all summer long. We’re big on the ‘build your own’ method of making dinner especially on very hot days. Simplicity for the win! 
#recipes #easydinner #easydinnerideas #homemaking
In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grou In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grouping of beats. No matter what else a piece of music has in terms of its pitch or tone, the rhythm never changes. Its the stabilizing force and brings order to a composition that would be completely chaotic without it.

The same can be said of rhythms in our lives and in our homes. When everything else feels out of control, rhythms and patterns provide us with stability and something that we can rely upon to give us a sense of security in a very insecure world. But, too often, we associate the rhythmic things we do in our lives as merely tasks to be gotten through rather than gifts which provide much-needed balance.

Whether it’s making the coffee every night before we go to bed or doing my devotional in the morning before the rest of the house wakes up or watering my garden, these simple tasks provide a rhythm to my day that is truly grounding. 

What’s something that you do that you would classify as a rhythm or pattern in your week?
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